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With snow in the forecast, it may be time to consider winter tires.
Manitoba Public Insurance’s low-interest winter tire program is continuing for another season, which provides motorists with winter tire loans up to 48 months at prime plus two percent up to $2,000 per vehicle.
Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport is trying out self-driving technology to keep its runways clear of snow this season.
Winnipeg Airports Authority has partnered with two Manitoba-based companies to pilot an autonomous snowplow this winter.
A forest fire burning in eastern Manitoba is sending smoke to southern areas of the province, including in Winnipeg.
A special air quality statement issued late Thursday by Environment Canada remains in place.
By Beth Leighton, The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER – Winemakers can only hope the scent of smoke that’s in the air across British Columbia from wildfires won’t swirl in the glass once this year’s vintages have been bottled.
Smoke-shrouded grapes can give an ashy, bitter flavour to wine and tests have been developed to help growers assess the quality of their grapes, said researcher Matt Noestheden, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna.
WINNIPEG — Dry weather this summer has put water levels along the Red River below normal summer operational levels.
Public Services and Procurement Canada says the levels are most impacted between St. Andrews Lock and Dam and the city of Winnipeg, including the Assiniboine River.
With a lingering heat warning heading into this weekend and temperatures expected to soar above 30°C, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers want fans attending Friday night’s game to take some precautions.
The football club reminds fans to drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
Manitoba Public Insurance has vehicle damage estimators in Alonsa after an F4 tornado ravaged the community and beach area on August 3.
The tornado claimed the life of a 77-year-old man when it ripped through last Friday evening.
By The Canadian Press
ALONSA, Man. – A man has died after a tornado touched down west of Lake Manitoba on Friday night and tore at least one home off its foundation, officials said Saturday.
An RCMP spokesman said the 77-year-old man was found dead outside what remained of his wrecked home in Alonsa, Man., about 165 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
